Sal Island: Full-day Private Experience with Local Guide

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Discover the highlights of Sal on this full-day tour with included lunch and hotel transfers. Watch lemon sharks in their natural environment very closely; see the impressive “Blue Eye,” float in the world's second-saltiest water in Salt Crater, and more.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Driver/guide
Local taxes
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Entrance fee (€3/person for Blue Eye)
Entrance fee (€5/person for Salinas Pedra de Lume)
Lunch
Optional Duche at Salinas to remove salt (€1)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Santa Maria

    Get picked up from your accommodation and depart toward Santa Maria. There, get to know the history of the city, which has transformed from the exploration of salt to the biggest tourist city in Cape Verde. Next, you will explore Kite Beach, with white sand beach and warm water, one of the best places in the world to practice kite surfing and it`s usually chosen to hold the world kite surfing championships.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Murdeira

    Your tour follows to the natural bay of Murdeira from where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the lion mountain. Then, meet locals and fishermen at the fishing village of Palmeira. There, have a chance to see the arrival of the crafts, as well as all the activity of selling fresh fish.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Buracona: The Blue Eye of Cabo Verde Shop

    After that, travel to Burracona, see "Blue Eye" (one of the 7 wonders of the country) and admire its beautiful and natural swimming pool

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Continuing the visit, explore Espargos, the economic center of the city. There, you can buy souvenirs and taste the local Morabeza.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Pedra de Lume Beach

    . Your tour progresses to Pedra de Lume Beach and to its Salt Crater, an old salt farm located below sea level. The water in the lagoons from which the salt is extracted is very hot and of course salty. Yes, it is 27 times saltier than sea water. Bring your book and enjoy reading while floating in the second world's saltiest water, an unforgettable experience. Continue towards Miragem, where you will see the effects of water illusions in the desert. Finally, experience The Shark Bay and watch lemon sharks in their natural environment very closely.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Santa Maria

    The tour concludes with drop off at your accommodation

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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